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November 14 REJOICE, YE PURE IN HEARTEdward H. Plumptre, 1821–1891Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. (Psalm 33:1)The hallmark of the Christian life is a joyous spirit. The Bible teaches that “a cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (ProverbsContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 13 BLESSED ASSURANCEFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 12 I WILL PRAISE HIM!Margaret J. Harris, 19th centuryTo Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father—to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. (Revelation 1:5b–6)An attitude of happinessContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 11 SING PRAISE TO GOD WHO REIGNS ABOVEJohann J. Schutz, 1640–1690Translated by Frances E. Cox, 1812–1897The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. (Psalm 97:1)Following the Protestant Reformation, which was climaxed by Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses at the Cathedral of Wittenberg in 1517, Lutheranism became theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 10 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM!Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (Psalm 146:2)Christianity is not a theory or speculation, but a life; not a philosophy of life, but a living presence. This realization can turn any gloom intoContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”